This will enable 340 homes, of which 85 will be affordable, as well as supporting road infrastructure to be delivered in the first phase of a new neighbourhood at Almond Valley to the north west of Perth.

The planning consent also provides for a new local centre including commercial units and leisure facilities with sports pitches, a changing pavilion, extensive open space and new play areas.

The approved wider masterplan allows for up to 1,500 houses to be built in due course and is an important element of the planned growth of Perth.

Alastair Wood of Savills said: “The decision to grant this detailed consent is really positive news and is the result of a significant amount of work which has been undertaken with the local authority, key stakeholders and the community council over a long period of time to set out the details of the initial phase of development. We will continue to work with council officers, local residents and key stakeholders in order to deliver the best possible start to the Almond Valley neighbourhood.

“Almond Valley Ltd. is intent on providing an attractive, design-led neighbourhood which takes account of the local landscape with a focus on open spaces and woodland and the creation of new foot and cycle paths.”

Savills Development team has been marketing the Phase 1 site and a preferred bidder is expected to be appointed shortly.